Physics Review

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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Acceleration (a) = (Final Velocity (v_f) - Initial Velocity (v_i)) / Time (t).

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What does a position vs. time graph represent?

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A position vs. time graph shows how the position of an object changes over time, indicating whether the object is moving, accelerating, or at rest.

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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According to Newton's Second Law, Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a).

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What happens to the force of an object as its acceleration increases?

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As the acceleration of an object increases, the force acting on it also increases, assuming mass remains constant.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net force.

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).